Doepfer SK2000 Midi Masterkeyboard (device no longer available) - Manual (Page 3)

User's Guide SK2000 Page 3
Introduction
The SK2000 combines a high quality Midi masterkeyboard with an XG compatible sound generator, built into
a compact flightcase. The SK2000 uses an 88 note keyboard with real hammer mechanics - the same type
of keyboard as used in our MIDI master keyboards of the LMK-plus series and PK88. The case used is a
rugged and easy to carry black flightcase with handle and removable lid, with compact dimensions of 135 x
28 x 12 cm, weighing just 20 kg.
The SK2000 was designed especially for the gigging musician who needs a high class and easy to carry
keyboard with a built-in sound generator to be able to play quickly without the need for any additional
equipment.
The SK2000 transmits note messages at the Midi output on one Midi channel (1 - 16) that can be selected
by the user. This can be used to control other Midi devices from the SK2000 (additional to the built-in sound
device). The velocity resolution is 127 steps, and is set to a high value on the conversion of the mechanical
impact to the MIDI velocity so that it is as close as possible to the behaviour of a real piano keyboard - within
the limited possibilities of Midi.
At the rear panel a double foot switch can be connected to obtain sustain (Midi controller #64) and soft pedal
(Midi controller #67). The double foot switch is not included with the SK2000. A suitable pedal being our
VFP2.
The main functions of the XG sound card inside the SK2000 can be controlled directly by the keyboard and
stored in one of 64 non-volatile presets. Functions beyond these can be controlled via Midi In by using
external control boxes such as the Pocket Control, Drehbank, software (e.g. XGedit, XGgold) or any XG-
compatible sequencers.
Up to 2 sounds (out of the 480 XG sounds) can be played as a layer combination where many parameters
can be adjusted and stored
, e.g:-
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volume and pan
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modulation depth and frequency
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filter frequency and resonance
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velocity intensity (to adjust the dynamic response to the current sound)
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reverb send level
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chorus send level
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for the reverb section one out of 11 reverb types can be chosen as well as its parameters reverb time
and feedback
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for the chorus section one out of 11 chorus types along with LFO frequency and feedback can be
selected.
The SK2000 has a built-in headphone amplifier with it’s own volume control. The headphone jack socket and
its volume control are located on the left control panel.
The other controls (2 buttons and one LED) are also located on the control panel, this compact design
makes the SK2000 the same size as the PK88.
The rear panel has the connections for: MIDI In, MIDI Out, audio out, double foot switch (both ¼" stereo jack
socket) and power supply. A universal power supply (90…240V AC with Euro connector) is included with the
SK2000. The double foot switch is an optional extra.
The SK2000 is supplied with an OEM-Version of Emagic's SoundDiver (PC and Mac version on CD). This
universal editor program enables you to edit all parameters and archive the 64 presets of the SK2000 very
easily. OEM version means Original Equipment Manufacturer version, i.e. that this program works only in
combination with D O E P F E R
D O E P F E R devices and is not a full version of SoundDiver.